Jessica has presented on journaling to school staffs, university classes, and professional development sessions. She has presented to groups as small as five, and as large as one-hundred and fifty.

What you get when you book Jessica:

  • examples of the power of journaling

  • personal story and intimate connection

  • opportunities to journal during the presentation

  • option to purchase Jessica’s book and journals for a discounted price for your group members

By request, Jessica can also visit your group for multiple sessions, developing the practice of journaling over time. Please submit specific inquiries about this option.

Interested in having Jessica come to your school or organization?

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Past engagements

Professional development presenter: Revelstoke School District

September 2026

  • Engaging teachers of all grades in a beginner journaling practice

  • Investigating how journaling fits with a range of grades and subjects

Journaling practice coordinator: SFU

January to April 2024

  • Coordinating journal ideas, instructions, examples and emails for six modules of student teachers during their short practicum terms, for fourteen consecutive weeks

  • Assisted with procuring journals for students, reading and responding to journal entries, and connecting journal practices with educational activities

Panel presenter: UBC EPSE 582

June 2024

  • Discussing SEL and mental health practices in relation to journaling with Masters and Postdoctoral students

Presenter at the BCTF Women’s Institute: Vancouver

February 2026

  • Morning and afternoon sessions on journaling and its connection to teacher wellbeing

  • Sessions included journals for each participant, journaling materials, & take-home examples

Symposium presenter: SFU

January 2023; February 2024

  • Joyous Journaling workshops offered to student teachers during their education programs

  • Sessions included handmade journals for student participants (+30 students per session)

Presentation series: SFU EDUC 252

May 2024

  • Three two-hour sessions on journaling with undergraduate students

  • Sessions included slideshows, in-class activities, and journaling ideas